The Statistical Report contains statistical information about how people interact with the service lines of the Ministry of Social Development. It will be of value to people working within the social sector, in policy, research and service delivery. Statistics for the last five years are presented, including significant changes in policy, the administration of benefits and other support services

This report was prepared by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems (AGCP) on the prevention, treatment and management of conduct problems in children and young people. The AGCP was established to provide advice to the Ministries of Social Development, Education, Health and Justice on improving the delivery of behavioural services in New Zealand.

The Ministry of Social Development today welcomed the Office of the Auditor General’s positive assessment of the Ministry’s benefit fraud systems. The audit report, tabled in Parliament today, found the Ministry has strong and effective systems, policies and procedures in place to detect, investigate and prevent fraud. It also found that staff are playing a key role through their approach to integrity and quality.